Yesterday’s Wellness Social Hour was such a good reminder of why this community exists. We spent the hour getting to know each other outside of the businesses we run. No marketing talk. No selling. No client questions. Just real humans connecting. We shared favorite holiday traditions, talked about what we loved doing as kids, and even did a little show-and-tell from our desks. There were stories about riding e-bikes, being dog moms to energetic labs, and the simple things that bring joy into everyday life. It felt easy. Light. Human. @Veronica Trevilla And @Kim Benoy you must look into e-bikes now that you have a better understanding of their safety. 🚲 Loved the boxing Grinch @Sandy Bartlett! 🥊 I added a few photos of one of the places we rode our e-bikes in northern Idaho last summer, the teddy bear stockings, and, of course, Sadie, our lab, being cute. One of my joys is the girls curled up in my office chairs while I do my morning routine. If you missed it, don’t worry. These Social Hours happen every month, and each one is a little different. They’re here to give you a break from business mode and create a real connection with people who are on the path you’re on. If you couldn’t attend, we’d still love to know you better. Jump into the comments and answer one or all of these: ☺️What’s one small joy from your week that made you smile? 🚲What’s something you loved doing as a kid that you haven’t done in years? 📎Show & Tell: What’s one object on your desk right now? Looking forward to learning more about you, beyond what you do for work.

Our very first Wellness Entrepreneur Social Hour is happening today at 3 pm Pacific / 6 pm Eastern, and I can’t wait to see you there. Think of this as your mid-week exhale — a space where we get to show up as humans first and business owners second. No strategy talk. No pressure to be “on.” Just real conversation, connection, and a little play mixed in. Each month will feel a bit different to keep things fresh. Today you can look forward to: • Icebreaker questions that spark honest, meaningful chats. • Mini connection moments in small breakout rooms. • Light, playful activities to help you unwind and meet new people. If you’ve been craving community that goes beyond business talk, this hour is for you. The link to join is inside the community calendar. Grab your tea, settle in, and come hang out with us. And while you’re in there, check out the full calendar for upcoming support calls, social hours, and workshops.

Now that it's the end of the year one thing I like to do is renew annual subscriptions for my business and pay for the entire next year. This gives less cash flow going out for the new year. This month I paid for all my subscriptions as a full year so in the start of the new year I don't have money going out for expenses each month. **NOTE** make sure you log when these subscriptions are going to renew so you have the cash to renew them at the end of 2026.

What is one simple practice you do every day before you start work? Something that takes 5-10 minutes?

If your business idea only feels good when you’re trying to prove something, it’s not coming from desire. It’s coming from survival. You’ve spent so many years proving your worth inside the system that you don’t always notice when you’re doing the same thing in your business ideas, too. How to assess whether a business idea comes from desire or pressure... You’re not confused. You’re hearing yourself. You just haven’t learned to trust that voice yet. Here’s how to feel the difference clearly. 1. Start with your internal state, not the strategy Sit still for a moment. Breathe into your chest. Ask: If I didn’t need to prove anything to anyone, would I still choose this idea? Desire feels like your chest opening. Pressure feels like bracing for impact. Your body gives you the truth first. 2. Trace the idea back to where it originated Write the idea down. Then ask: Where did this come from? Did it rise from a lived experience or a passion you’ve carried for years? Or Did it appear after comparing yourself to someone else or trying to meet an expectation? Desire begins within you. Pressure begins outside you. 3. Imagine actually delivering the idea Walk yourself through offering this service. Pay attention to your body. Does your breath deepen? Do you feel grounded and steady? Or Does it feel like you need to over-deliver to justify it? Your mind negotiates. Your body doesn’t. 4. Ask the one question that removes all noise Would I choose this path if no one ever knew I chose it? Desire doesn’t need applause. Pressure needs proof. 5. Take one grounded action, not a rushed one Desire invites ease. Pressure demands urgency. Choose one next step that feels like movement, not self-protection. If you’ve ever built an idea and secretly felt heavy inside it, this is why. You were building from survival, not truth. You deserve to create from alignment, not pressure. If you want your next idea to come from desire instead of survival, start by clearing the energy that’s been shaping your decisions.